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HF52 XCA

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,380 mi
Last recorded299,380 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 XCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 299,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 299,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 279,332 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 279,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 231,092 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both headlights output low

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 231,092 miles

Oil leak

both headlights output low

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 222,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 177,935 miles

engine oil leaks

oil around center rear suspension sphere

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 24 Feb 2008 111,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2008 111,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front engine under tray broken

rear wiper blade split

slight dampness adjacent to rear suspension control valve area

Fail 1 Mar 2007 85,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front engine under tray broken

rear wiper blade split

slight dampness adjacent to rear suspension control valve area

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,655 miles

both rear tyres wearing low close to legal limit

slight damp patch rear brake compensator

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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HF52 XCA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF52 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF52 XCA registered?

HF52 XCA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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